Review: Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L, a solid but pricey pack

It seems almost impossible to talk about camera carrying options without mentioning Peak Design. I use the brand's Everyday Backpack to carry all my gear when shooting events like multi-day music festivals. But when carrying everything isn't necessary, the Peak Design 10L Sling has become one of my favorite bags.

It combines the sensibilities of traditional camera shoulder bag with the stylish and sleek design elements that Peak Design has become known for. The 10L comes in at $149.95 and is available in three color options including Ash, Charcoal and Black (we reviewed Black). There's also a $99.95 5L option which I'll come back to later.

Specifications

Interior volume: 10L

Exterior dimensions: 16 x 9 x 5.5in / 40 x 23 x 14cm

Tablet/laptop sleeve size: 12.5 x 8.65 x 0.75in / 32 x 22 x 2cm

Weight: 1.5lbs / 680g

Compared to other bags

It's worth noting that the price tag - as with other Peak Design products - is on the high side. Ruggard, for instance, sells a similarly-sized bag for about $55. In fact, before I got the sling, I was using an older model of this Ruggard bag and it served me extremely well for several years with few issues. That being said, comparatively, Peak Design's bag offers a much more rugged construction and MUCH more weather resistance. It also looks a lot nicer in my opinion.

Compared to the similarly-priced MindShift Exposure bags, Peak Design's sling looks distinctly less like a camera pack and more just like a cool bag. Options like ThinkTank's Retrospective series feel a bit flimsier and less protective than the Peak Design Sling, while their style-focused Signature series cost quite a bit more for the same size. And both of those options weigh nearly twice as much as the Peak Design.

Design and construction

A look inside the Peak Design Sling.

Like every Peak Design product, this bag feels very sturdy. The weatherproof 400D nylon canvas exterior is protective and easy to clean. The two outer zippers have weather sealing and all the exterior hardware is made of anodized aluminum offering strength while maintaining a light weight. The interior 'poly-spun mixed twill' material is soft to the touch. And the high density EVA foam Flex-Fold dividers we've come to know and love continue to feel protective and secure, while offering versatility.

These Flex-Fold dividers are similar to those included in other Peak Design packs.

The bag ships with 2 dividers which open up like origami, allowing for multilevel storage.

In use

When it comes to usability Peak Design has made their reputation around listening to the needs of those photographers buying and using their gear. This bag exemplifies the company's approach. It can fit many varieties of camera and lens combinations comfortably and ultimately that's what you're buying here: a sling that you can mold and adapt to whatever system makes sense for you.

It can fit many varieties of camera and lens combinations comfortably... and can mold and adapt to whatever system makes sense for you

For me, I usually carry a full-frame DSLR body with 2-3 lenses. I can pack the Everyday Sling 10L with a Nikon D750, 28-70mm zoom, 35mm F2 prime and 50mm F1.4 prime and still have some room left over for additional pieces. The Peak Design website shows the bag with a full-frame body and 70-200mm zoom, but in my experience a lens that large on a body doesn't fit very well.

The bag also includes two anchor points for Peak Design's Capture Clip system, though that system makes a lot more sense attached to the shoulder strap of a backpack than it does on the side of a sling.

Accessory-space-wise, you've got an interior zipper pocket on the inside of the "lid" that can fit cards, hard drives, filters or spare batteries. While this pocket is spacious, it's still limited mainly by the fact that you need to be able to zip close the lid, so you can't really pack it with a ton of stuff.

...getting the zipper around the corners of the lid flap can be a little tough/awkward

Speaking of the zipper, one of my few complaints with this bag is that getting the zipper around the corners of the lid flap can be a little tough/awkward. This might be due to the way I'm wearing the pack at my side - it also might loosen up and be easier to close over time.

For more accessory space, there is a front zipper pocket (see below). According to Peak Design's website this pocket "holds jackets, snacks, and other everyday carry." I think jackets is a bit of a stretch but I'm sure if you had the right jacket and the elbow grease you could get it in there, but you'd suddenly have a much bulkier bag. Still, this pocket is really useful to separate your non-camera oriented things such as wallets, passports, pens, chapstick, snacks, etc.

One of my favorite parts of this bag is that it can fit very snugly on my back. I'm fairly skinny but tightening the strap allows me to wear it flush against my body regardless of how much weight I have in it. That being said I can also loosen the strap quite a bit and wear it more like a messenger bag at my side.

A 'quick adjuster handle' (see below) allows you to make the transition between these two modes - it works really well but does feel a bit flimsy. It doesn't really "hard" lock the strap and though I haven't had any issues with it yet, if there was something that was going to break on this bag, I'd expect it to be this piece. For more permanent strap adjustments you simply adjust the strap tail where it meets the bag.

The 'quick adjuster handle' makes it very easy to change the length of the strap, but we worry about its longevity.

There are also two adjustable straps on the front of the bag that can be loosened too to cradle a tripod/other items or cinched to compress the outer accessory pocket. I wouldn't recommend using the straps to carry a tripod though as it really limits the comfort of the bag.

What's the bottom line

The rugged exterior of this bag is durable and weather resistant.

This bag does have two things missing that I'd love to see in future iterations. First, a quick releasing option for the lid. Most Peak Design bags offer a MagLatch for easy and fast access to your gear, a nice alternative to constant unzipping and re-zipping. Secondly, I'd love to see some kind of metal carabiner attachment options on the sides of the bag (near the Capture Clip anchor points). The main reason for this is that there isn't really a good place on this bag to carry any sort of water bottle and something as simple as a carabiner-ready loop would make solving that problem very easy.

This bag really does a great job at filling the needs of everyday shooters and travelers while maintaining style and comfort

This bag really does a great job at fulfilling the needs of everyday shooters and travelers while maintaining style and comfort. I find that when I'm going out with the intentions of shooting, this bag is my first choice. The only time I choose the Everyday Backpack instead is on days that I need to bring a wider range of options to a shoot (such as a full day wedding shoot requiring multiple lenses, flash, etc.).

If you shoot mirrorless the 5L Everyday Sling may be a good option as well though, I wouldn't recommend it as a primary shooting bag if you're using any full-frame DSLR or similar sized camera (My Hasselblad fits great in the 10L!)

Comments

I have it. The DPR review reflects very well my experience with it. I watched some promotional videos of PD and it appears they are re-thinking existing designs and bring practical new solutions to their products. So far, so good. My criticism is that their photos of the bag put the same in a better light than it actually is. I was surprised to see how tiny the 'quick adjuster handle' is. Not only that it is smaller than it appears to be, it is also simply made of plastic but the photo would suggest that it is made of metal (aluminum). That would be a smart solution if it were because I expect this tiny plastic thing to break soon.

I had a sling bag from incase a few years back. It was a lovely bag until I realised it was giving me shoulder problems notably bursitis of the joints. If you only carry around 2-3 kg of equipment it's fine but beyond 5kg the weight is unevenly distributed and can put too much strain on your shoulder joint. So be careful with sling bags as it can give you a permanent injury. These days I use a small fanny pack turned into a sling bag. The small size forces me to minimise the amount of equipment I take with me and limits the weight to under 3kg. I'm much more mobile than with my bigger sling bag.

It might sound off topic but hang on and read pls. I am about to buy a PD everyday sling bag, but need it for my C70D matched with C18- 135 nano usm fitted lens down in a bag. Which one would be better, 5L or 10L ?

5L is pretty small. I have the 10L and it is just fine. A DSLR with a medium-sized tele plus an addition lens fit well inside. Occasionally, I carry a small travel tripod (to be attached beneath) and with all that it is not too bulky to walk around.

I owned one, used it and then switched to a MindShift, which I think is much better. My gripes with the Peak Design model: the strap is very uncomfortable since it has zero padding. The quick adjust buckle in mine never worked, so over time the bag ended up closer to my knees than my waist. And besides camera equipment - plus a couple of spare batteries and memory cards - there really isn't space for anything else, because the expandable pouch's opening is too narrow. And the interior zippered pocket has very little depth.

Have had mine since the KS campaign. It is well made, versatile, and swallows a ton of equipment. I've probably overloaded it, usually with an A7R2 w L bracket, 15 f/2, 58 f/1.2, 35-70 f/3.5, 100-300, but that's what I usually travel with. Yes, it fits with a little space leftover!

Main gripe is the narrow strap that is barely padded which gets uncomfortable with the above load. Added a gel shoulder pad and its much better, but became too wide since its meant for a guitar.

Unfortunately I ended up going back to my trusty old Lowepro Passport sling (v1 from 8 or so years ago) for a few reasons. 1: The Sling is a looser structure so if you wear it on your side, it curves around your body, wearing the PD on your side even if you need to access something feels a little imbalanced. 2: The expandable pouch in the PD has a small opening. 3: When the expandable pouch is not in use, the bag would always topple over front side. 4: The PD bag felt more bulkier, even though I could actually store more stuff in my Lowepro Passport Sling. 5: I sometimes pack these bags into my main luggage and the Lowepro Passport can simply roll up after you remove the insert, and the insert can be used for other things or packed down. The strap on the PD bag is too narrow and kills your shoulder if you carry heavier gear like an SLR or 70-200mm lens. Everything else about the PD bag is nice though, the flex-fold dividers, internal pockets and robust material that kept rain out.

passport sling is best for me, expandable, side pocket sand water bottle holder on the outside, folds up to nothing. it serves as a small day bag which includes a camera rather than just camera bag. only gripe is slow opening, wish it had a magnet opening or some other method.

It might sound off topic but hang on and read pls. I am about to buy a PD everyday sling bag, but need it for my C70D matched with C18- 135 nano usm fitted lens down in a bag. Which one would be better, 5L or 10L ?

I have owned this bag since original kickstarter campaign. It is a very good bag for a small camera system. I use it for my Leica and a couple of additional lenses. Storage is excellent, cleaning kit, pen, memo pad, cell phone, keys in the front zippered pouch. The zipped front pouch fits more lenses and even a water bottle. The top flap zippered pouch is well organized with internal flexible pockets for batteries, rolls of film and also holds my Sekonic light meter. The strap can be uncomfortable if weighted, but cinching the strap close to the body alleviates the weight and discomfort. It is much lighter and less bulky than comparably sized Think Tank Retrospective canvas type bags. Quick access to gear from leaving the top unzipped or partially zipped. Security straps on the zippers deter pickpockets. A travel tripod or jacket stows well on exterior straps, Construction is first rate and the bag will resist rain. I use this as my primary bag on a daily basis.

I don't understand why the reviewer compares this to ThinkTank's Retrospective Series and not the Think Tank TurnStyle slings, which are far more like this Peak Design sling, come in three sizes, are all lighter, and cost less than half the price.

Yes even the new travel lines are expensive.. I love peak design, own 2 of peak design bags but been holding back on the travel line because of cost. I was actually in REI the other night can came across this bag. Very similar to the travel line backpack. Might pick up one of these REI bags and just purchase the camera cube. Looks like it would fit perfect.. https://www.rei.com/product/118815/rei-co-op-ruckpack-40-pack

Any Mountain Hardware hiking waist pack - 2/3rds of the price, a bit more manageable size wise, has water bottle storage, better accessory storage, multiple clip points, can be worn on the waste or slung, and did I mention 2/3rds of the price?

Too big for me out in the streets. I have a Think Tank bag that's about this size. I rarely use it. No need to carry around a notebook computer or a bunch of gear.

What I do use is the Lowepro Format 160 (the 1st version is better than the newest). I recently discovered these little bags and have bought several. I put different kits together for going out. I can fit a Fuji XE-3 with the 18mm prime, a 23mm prime and a compact film or digital camera in one of these bags, with plenty of room to spare for film, batteries, etc. Or I can fit a film SLR with a couple of lenses, a compact shooter, blah blah blah. They are are small, well-made, weather resistant and very inexpensive. I wear it over my shoulder and hardly know it's there.

i have other bags but when i saw this posted on a hand me down page, i took my keys and went to get it right away. so happy that i got it for a lower price and mint condition. perfect for my mirrorless, 3 lenses and a tablet. sometimes i shove in my gorillapod and it all fits well. Great stuff.

I love this bag. I sling it over my shoulder like a messenger and it holds tight ot my back like a backpack. I use this more than my Everyday Messenger which is a surprise to me.

However, it's not perfect. I would like to be able to sling over the alternate shoulder with an unclip an reclip of the strap, and maybe a tad bit bigger.

As for price, I had the money, and didn't think much of the price because I had a heads up about it on the kickstarter. I think it's worth it. Having said that by comparison to other bags it is expensive. However, the price difference between this bag and any other bag just does not register with on the price of equipment I might otherwise buy.

Hi, I have been looking at the 5L, I prefer a smaller bag, and one reviewer said, I am sure, that you can take the strap off at both ends (where they attach to the bag), reverse it and reassemble it for the other shoulder. I noticed this as I'd prefer it over my right shoulder and most reviews show it over the left. Worth experimenting. Hope it helps.

This bag is somewhat a host of comprise, same as the 5L that I previously had. (5L Ash) Price is expensive. But looks gorgeous. Water proof too. Size is somewhat okay but not advisable to overstuff as there are reports of failing straps. Aside from the usual sliding straps. But if you put only small stuff, your cameras amd lenses might float or tumble inside, as you have dead space on the top part of the bag.

I have an Everyday Messenger. It's love/HATE. The quality and workmanship and obvious thought poured into the product is tremendous BUT just too too tricky for me. The Messenger and this new bag are lovely but taller at the top of the bag than the bottom. Why a trapezoid design? I have gone back to buying roomy baggy Domke bags and adding the cushion dividers. I want to stuff lots of junk in the bag not marvel at it all day. The Domke F-3X Super Compact Ballistic Bag rather than the Peak Design 10L will be my next small bag purchase. Those who luv the 10L, enjoy!

Trapezoid designs ride better because they keep more of the weight close to the line of the strap, rather than letting it hang below where it will try to swing. It makes them feel lighter, even when they're actually carrying the same weight as a rectangular bag. They also look more sleek.

The tradeoff is that they are harder to load efficiently and don't sit as nicely when you set them down on something, as you've pointed out. But there are advantages.

I've gone through a lot of camera bags over the past 30 years, and the 10L Sling is probably my most used bag ever. I bought mine when it was on Kickstarter and have been using it regularly for a year and a half now, taking it all over the world as my day pack. It has held up very well and hardly shows any signs of wear.

It's perfect for carrying a 2 or 3 lens mirrorless kit plus a few extras. It's also great on a commute to work, or just using it while shopping around town with or without a camera.

I know I'm going to sound like a PD fanboy, but this is probably the best bag I have ever bought and well worth the price, IMO.

Ditto. I have both the 10 and 5 L bags. The larger one is forMy Olympus4/3 system incl OMD M1 Mark II and 40/150, 7/14 and 12/40 pro lenses plus 60 macro. The smaller bag for my 300 Pro. Bags are durable, easy to use and carries my gear easily. Ease of use and weather resistance are most important to me. Yes, pricey but anything of quality is well worth it especially that the bags protect much more expensive equipment. Highly recommend.

I've been using this for travel and day trips for a couple months now... I bought both the 10L (as a replacement to my Thinktank Turnstyle 10, largely because of the external carry straps and larger front pocket) and the 5L. The former is now my default choice for when I wanna carry two bodies, the latter ends up being more of a no man's land compared to some of my cheaper/smaller waist packs but I'm still trying out a few different configs.

FWIW, in the 10L a common M4/3 loadout for me is something like this: E-M5 II w/PL8-18 attached on the far left (oriented lens down with the hump towards the bag's side and the grip side towards the front, takes up less space like this trust me), a smallish lens like the 75/1.8 in the bottom middle + plus maybe a pancake in a pouch, GX850 w/35-100 f4-5.6 atop that in the shelf made by the divider, 17/1.2 on it's side on the right compartment, and finally something like the Samyang fisheye + an achromat adapter atop that in the shelf made by the other divider.

So two (smallish) bodies, two large-ish lenses (by M4/3 standards), and 3 more lenses plus 1-2 pancakes. There's still loads of room leftover in the tablet sleeve and front pocket, I've actually ended up cramming a Fuji Instax SP-3 printer + Tronsmart USB-C battery in the former, and a Sunwayfoto T1A11 II tabletop tripod + a mini head and lever release ARCA clamp + a Joby GPod Magnetic & it's own clamp + a nodal rail in the latter.

Oh and a thick 3 filter pouch in the pocket of the top flap... I do wish there was a smaller unzipped pocket either on the inside or on the side opposite of the Capture attachment... Would be handy for caps or even a water bottle if they made it expandable. Still, I've not seen many sling style bags like this that aren't disproportionately larger or way smaller and can be worn close to the body unlike a messenger. The Thinktank Turnstyle seems like the closest competitor, and it's Mindshift variant.

I've used the straps to carry a (lightweight) tripod without much issue (~2lbs Sirui T-1205X + Sunwayfoto XB-28 II head), I wouldn't wanna walk around all day with that config if I didn't know I was gonna use the tripod but I do tend to overpack the bag while traveling...

The side attachment points for Capture on it are actually what got me to try Capture at all! I never wear a backpack so it never seemed that appealing, but that side attachment point is perfect for a small body or a compact IMO. Would definitely be akward and unbalanced for a large camera tho.

I've taken to carrying both my E-M5 II and GX850 (previously the GM1) and Capture ended up being the perfect solution to keep the latter handy while I'm using the former and avoiding constant zipping/unzipping.

I do like the stuff Peak produces but I have this 10L bag and the prime gripe about it is not having a flat bottom so it will sit on a surface when you are accessing the interior. This may sound petty but it's hard to use while open and sitting on an "edge" instead of a surface. Also, I find it very tough to get an a7R3 with a mounted lens and 2 other lenses to fit. The thing is a great idea but there are little details that make utilization rough. The 5L has easy access interior pouches at the ends; this one doesn't. What does one do with lens caps? I sometimes wonder if the designers of this gear actually ever go out and use it. Still, I couldn't find a better alternative.

Hmm, the tipping thing might depend a little on how the gear you've packed balances in it... I get the complaint as it's bothered me with other bags, on the 10L Sling I tend to set it so it tips towards it's front and it seems to hold there fine, even making it easier to access if I'm sitting down... But that may just come down to me having more weight on the bottom and/or more weight & bulk in the front expendable pocket.

I agree an inner pocket without zipper would be nice for caps... I don't wanna leave the flap zipper open since I have a filter pouch there that could slip out, and I've already got other stuff filling the larger front pocket... I think I've ended up just tossing front caps in the main compartment and usually I attach rear caps to a body cap and put them in that flap pocket, tho I don't lens swap as much with the 10L since I tend to carry two bodies in it.

Perfect size for the Sony A73 with 24-105, room for full size Sony flash F60rm and one more lens. I wish this was bigger for a better fit for the battery grip attached, It will work but takes up 2/3 of this bag. Room for cards and batteries as wellLook at it like this a good tripod, good camera bag is protecting or giving cover to many thousands in gear you have. $150 is nothing.

"Peak Design's sling looks distinctly less like a camera pack and more just like a cool bag"

I have used the Peak Design Everyday Messenger 15 for four years now, almost daily. The messenger looks even more inconspicuous, and I think it's a big plus that many overlook when buying camera bags. The material and manufacturing quality of PD bags is really good. My bag that has been used _a lot_ and it barely shows any wear.

Got it when it was released on kickstarter and definitely my most used camera bag. Completely worth the price, IMHO. But fully agree on the lack of external attachment options: probably the only missing element.

No experience with Asian airlines but nobody has batted an eye at me carrying it as my personal item while traveling into the US, while also carrying a full size carry-on in the form of a big Timbuk2 duffel bag... That's how I tend to pack for week long trips, all clothes, shoes and extras in the duffel, most of my camera gear and a few essentials in the 10L Sling... I can even put the duffel on my back like a backpack and carry the sling up front on my chest if I need to hurry somewhere on foot.

Yeah, that's the thing, in USA it seems nobody cares about combination of Carry-on + personal item. In Asia it can be quite different, mainly with smaller airlines, they can sometimes look on personal item quite differently.

Yeah, I think part of it is women's purses, some of them are so large it hopelessly stretched the definition of personal item by default (no offense ladies)... The one time I was hassled at all it was actually about the size of my carry on duffel, on a return flight. It was particularly over stuffed but still within guidelines...

Cranky airline guy at the start of the line took one look at me and yammered to his co-worker in Spanish (probably assuming I didn't speak it) "that isn't getting on my plane", heh. The guy he told it to came over and was much more polite with his concern, I just acted dumb and said "but I flew here with it...".

They made me put on that size guide thing they have and it fit, so they let me thru.

On a different occasion a lady got really bent out of shape because I had a similarly sized Thinktank sling, a tiny fanny pack, and the same duffel, oh noes it's 3!! I said I'd gladly put the waist pack in the duffel once I got on but she wasn't having it, so I had to stop and do it right at the door.

Those rules could probably stand to be better defined tbh... Some people stroll on by with rolling carry ons with half a dozen things stacked on it.

I've bought some pretty good $20 bags from Amazon (an Ape Case branded one I bought my mother stands out in my mind), but this is definitely built to a better standard... Whether it's really worth the price tag is subjective, but it's definitely worth more than $20 IMO.

Surf apparel branded waist packs are an underrated option for mirrorless carry, specially since they're inconspicuous as people use them for wallets, keys, etc. (at least where I'm from) I've got a smaller Dakine, and an O'Neill, and some Quiksilvers, tho the largest ones I've seen are maybe the size of the PD 5L Sling... Haven't seen very many other bags in this sling style and size, the Thinktank Turnstyle and the recent equivalent by Mindshift are two tho.

My favorite hip pack for carrying smaller gear is probably the Quiksilver Jungler because of the two inner mesh pockets (a rarity) that are perfectly sized to keep M4/3 lenses from banging into each other or the camera. With most other waist packs I end up having to use neoprene sleeves or wraps on the lenses which slows me down to an extent. The Quiksilver Lone Walker fits my Oly OM-D better cause it's taller.

The PD 10L swallows a ton of mirrorless gear tho, I can have two M4/3 bodies and like half a dozen lenses in it, and it's great for that IMO since the individual compartments are still smaller than some of Peak's other bags. The 5L ends up being more of a no man's land option, larger than cheap waist packs but doesn't hold *that* much more.

Yeah I already own two Da Kine rucksacks that are ideal for motorbike journeys. I have a Manfrotto camera-only bag to protect the G85 and one lens while inside the rucksack, then all the other lenses are in the Da Kine hip bag.

I arrive, whip out the camera and put my hip bag on, so I can access four lenses at my waist. Afterwards it all goes into my rucksack, which is much more balanced for riding than a messenger-style big.

I'm of two minds on this, I like the security of a zipper but do like quicker access... That kinda drew me to their Capture Clip after owning the bag, even tho I wasn't very interested in it originally. Now I use Capture to keep my second small body attached to the side of the bag when I'm actively using it, and I have my main one on a sling strap in case I need my hands free.

I have one, I like quite a bit more than my Peak Design backpack. It's good for a 2-3 lens mirrorless system plus iPad and accessories, and you won't be tempted to overpack. It does get heavy if you fill it up.

Guess how much it fits depends on the mirrorless system in question, heh... I can easily (without squeezing stuff together etc.) put x2 M4/3 bodies and like 5x lenses of varying sizes (without counting any pancake lenses) into the 10L... And I still have room for a bevy of extras (tabletop tripod and some rails on front pocket, Fuji Instax printer and USB battery in laptop space, filter pouch in the top flap pocket, etc.).

@impulsesFuji X or Leica M. It's a weekend bag for me, so I don't actually need to pack that much stuff. Nowadays I wear mostly backpacks because messenger bags make my back ache after a few days' wear, the Sling doesn't, mostly because it discourages overpacking.

Good review. Lots to read. Looks like a great shooter's bag, making it very easy to take the camera out to use.I don't own this bag yet.Peak Design has provided excellent after sales service on other products. I own 3 of their leash straps, and 3 wrist straps. Both have been upgraded since I bought mine. Connectors have been improved and replaced free for owners.

Expensive, but I think worth it. If this is expensive, you're probably not going for the flagship phones from manufacturers. Probably not buying the best lenses for what you do. It's an investment. Yes you can get some cheapo bag that can carry, but it probably isn't made with the same materials, and attention to detail. I was like that, I always used to just buy the cheapest thing that worked. I wish I didn't because I ended up buying as many bags as this one bag cost, and it's the only bag I use now everyday. I could have just saved more in the end if I just gave in and bought a high quality bag. Yes there's other bags you can get that might be just as good, but not as well designed or doesn't work with your look. You pay a premium for what you want in the end. You can get the cheapo LG phone or the high end Apple.

I don't buy flagship phones because it's a phenomenal waste of money and I still don't trust any of the manufacturers to produce something that won't turn out to have some fatal flaw in six months. LG G4, Google Nexus 6P, Samsung Galaxy Tab S Pro 12.2, Galaxy S5, all paperweights way sooner than they should have been. Nope. Now I use a $200 middle of the line Motorola phone and guess what, it works fine!

That said I've spent a ton on good camera bags, and they do last. I've got a couple Domke bags that I've had for at least a decade. Several Think Tank bags that get abused regularly schlepping my stuff around wedding venues. That stuff lasts and is worth the coin.

SDreamer is the type of customer Peak is lucky to have. He/she buys the most expensive phone and worries that a less expensive bag might not "work with your look." And, no, one cannot assume a person using a cheap bag doesn't have expensive lenses inside. I do like those inserts though; have to check them out.

My Nexus 5 lasted three years without incident... Guess I'm lucky I didn't run into this rash of fatal phone flaws. Kind of an odd analogy tho, things that aren't on the bleeding edge of tech like tripods, bags, mechanical keyboards, and even lenses tend to last quite a bit longer than the average phone or even camera body.

My iPhone 5S cost me $199 in November 2013. I need to replace the battery but otherwise it is still fast and the Otterbox Defender case keeps it looking brand new. I figure I will get another 3-5 years out of the iPhone before I need to replace it.

I have this bag and I like it but whether it’s worth the price really depends on how much you like the look and feel, and less so the functionality.

Many of the comments suggest other brands and alternatives at a much lower price. Sure, there are many other brands can do similar, but it’s like why people pay extra for designer cloth or bag, it’s not about how much it can hold or how many pockets it have, it’s about the look and feel. I used to have a lowepro, it can do whatever the PD can do but it’s an ugly bag. If you don’t care about look or don’t want to pay extra for the look and feel that’s ok but some people are willing to. It really comes down to what’s important to you.

I swapped over from a very nice Thinktank Turnstyle to the 10L Sling and it wasn't about looks at all for me... I've actually not seen a lot of sling style bags like these that aren't needlessly boxy or sized deeper for bigger DSLR gear, I looked around a lot before getting the Turnstyle, would love to know about all these $20 Amazon alternatives people keep mentioning.

Anyway, I actually liked the more understated or less metro look of the Thinktank, but I switched because the expandable front pocket and external carry straps on the PD 10L Sling made it much more versatile. I'm not opposed to cheaper options that get the job done, my most used bags are still $20 waist packs (for when I just wanna carry 1 M4/3 body and 2-3 lenses).

For when I wanna carry more gear and have it all organized and divided off without having to wrap stuff individually I haven't found anything much better than the 10L Sling tho.

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